All our Courses and Diplomas at Pitman Training have been developed to give you practical hands-on experience, so that you can put your skills in to practice, as soon as you've completed the course. With courses, seminars and diplomas designed for specific careers, and workplace requirements, we're sure there's an option to suit you.

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Personal development allows you to develop your skills and qualities to reach your career goals and aspirations. Maximise your potential by ensuring you maintain a clear development path.

If you're looking to progress your career, refresh your skills or simply want to learn something new, our courses, diplomas and seminars will help you gain valuable practical experience that is instantly transferable to the workplace.

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Are you looking for your closest Pitman Training Centre? With 14 training locations available across Ireland, you'll be able to find us in a town or city near you.

We're not only in Ireland! We also have training centres in the UK and internationally as well.

If we don't have a training centre in your town or city, then just give us a call on 1800 532632 and ask to be put through to your nearest centre. We'll discuss your situation and see which of our training courses, including distance learning, will fit with your circumstances. With hundreds of flexible courses on offer, we're sure to have a tailored programme that's just right for you.

4 Key Soft Skills Project Managers Need!

14/02/19

4 KEY SOFT SKILLS ALL GOOD PROJECT MANAGERS NEED IN CORK TODAY!

Aside from the technical skills that all good project managers must have in their toolkit such as Project Management Software (e.g Project, Powerpoint, Slack), Time Management, Risk & Budget Assessment and professional certifications that matter there are a number of soft skills that are crucial to the success of these roles.

Communication – Good business communication skills are essential in most roles however the ability to communicate and manage information within an organisation rather than personal communication techniques and where you liaise with various other departments, team members and clients is what will set you apart.

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills will arise in most project-based scenarios and your ability to apply an appropriate framework (such as SWOT or risk-reward) to arrive at a best-case scenario for all parties involved is a critical and valuable skill to bring to the table.

Team Management /Leadership – to enable, motivate and inspire a team to meet the project deliverables and provide ongoing team development demonstrating commitment, expertise, confidence and the ability to problem solves and help everyone achieve their goals.

Critical Thinking - Assessing issues from different vantage points and the ability to formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges and where you can think on your feet is one that will carry you to the top of your career game.

One thing is sure a combination of skills will make you the right person to lead a project to success. If you would like to read more about the role of a project manager click here.

Educational Training centres such as Pitman Training are regularly contacted by businesses looking for students and graduates to place in either a work experience setting or indeed with a view to interviewing for a paid position. If you are looking for career advice about jobs and training in these areas, one of the best steps you can take is to check out your local Pitman Training centre.